Using The Cisco Review Player
Using the Cisco Review PlayerRevised April 12, 2013Release 7.0OL-27380-03This guide describes how to open and view video clips using the Cisco Review Player.Contents Overview, page 2 Supported File Formats, page 2 Requirements, page 2 Installing the Player, page 3 Opening Video Clips, page 3 Creating Tamper-Proof MPX Files, page 4 Viewing Clips, page 5 Creating a Snapshot Image, page 8 Using the Pop-Up Menu, page 8 Getting Help, page 9 Related Documentation, page 9Americas Headquarters:Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA
OverviewOverviewThe Cisco Review Player is a stand-alone Windows utility that plays video archive clips without abrowser. The Cisco Review Player can also convert MP4 files into a tamper-proof MPX format.Supported File FormatsThe Cisco Review Player supports playback of the following format types:Note CVA—Cisco video archives (CVA) can include multiple video panes that synchronize to the sametime. CVA files can only be opened in applications that support the CVA format (such as the CiscoReview Player). CVA files do not support audio playback. CVX—A tamper proof CVA file. CVX files require a password that is entered when the file iscreated. You must enter the password to open and view the video file. CVX video playback will shutdown if the file is tampered with. CVX files do not support audio. MP4—A standard video file format that is playable on most computers and useful for sending to 3rdparties. MP4 clips support a single video pane. Audio playback is supported only with the CiscoVSM Review Player or VLC media player. MPX—A tamper proof MP4 file. MPX file include a password that is entered when the file iscreated. You must enter the password to open and view the video file. Audio playback is supportedonly with the Cisco VSM Review Player or VLC media player.The Cisco Review Player also supports the ability to save snapshots of video in BMP, JPEG, PNG, andTIFF formats.RequirementsYou can use the Cisco Cisco Review Player on any PC that meets the following requirements:Table 1-1RequirementsRequirementsA PC or laptop running Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit).Cisco Multi-Pane client software, an Active X client that enables video playback andother features.NoteRequirementComplete?( 9) You will be prompted to install this utility the first time you log in to theCisco VSM Operations Manager. Follow the on-screen instructions ifprompted. You must have administrative privileges on the PC workstation toinstall the software.Using the Cisco Review Player2OL-27380-03
Installing the PlayerInstalling the PlayerThe Cisco Review Player is installed automatically when you access the Cisco VSM OperationsManager web page and install the Cisco Multi-Pane client software.NoteThe Cisco Multi-Pane client software an Active X client that enables video playback and other features.You must have administrative privileges on the PC workstation to install the software.Double-click the Cisco Multipane Review Player icon on your desktop, or navigate to the program filein Start Programs Cisco Multipane Client Cisco Multipane Review Player.TipYou can also install the Cisco Review Player from the Operations page of the browser-based OperationsManager. See the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide for more information.Manual InstallationTo manually install the player:Step 1Log in to the Cisco VSM Operation Manager.Step 2Click System Settings.Step 3Click Review Player EX.Step 4Select your Windows platform and follow the onscreen instructions to download the Review Player EXzip file.Step 5Uncompress the .zip file.Step 6Double-click the ReviewPlayer.exe file. No installation is required.Opening Video ClipsTo open an existing video clip, launch the application and choose File Open, or drag and drop a CVAfile into the viewing pane. The 32-bit Review Player can open CVA files 4GB or less. The 64-bit Review Player can open CVA files greater than 4GB.ProcedureStep 1Double-click the Cisco Multipane Review Player shortcut on your desktop.TipYou can also select Start Programs Cisco Multipane Client Cisco Multipane ReviewPlayer.Step 2Choose File Open.Step 3Select a file format from the drop-down menu.Using the Cisco Review PlayerOL-27380-033
Creating Tamper-Proof MPX FilesStep 4Browse to choose the clip, and choose Open.Step 5(Tamper Proof file formats only) Enter the file password.TipCVA and CVX files can display multiple video panes. To create clips with multiple panes, seethe Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide.Creating Tamper-Proof MPX FilesTo convert a CVA or MP4 file to a tamper proof MPX format, open the file and choose Tools CreateTamper-Proof File. Enter a password between 6 and 64 characters and click OK. The password isrequired to access the file.NoteTamper-proof CVX files are created when the clip is saved using the Cisco Video Surveillance Safetyand Security Desktop application or browser-based Operations Manager.Using the Cisco Review Player4OL-27380-03
Viewing ClipsViewing ClipsFigure 1-1 describes the viewing features and controls.TipFigure 1-1See the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide for instructions to create and savesingle pane or multipane video clips.Viewing Recorded Video1Clip file name, indicating the video source.2Timestamp for the currently displayed video image. For example:Using the Cisco Review PlayerOL-27380-035
Viewing Clips3Range Bar—The span of video to work with. The entire range bar represents the entire span of available recorded video.Range Bar selectors— Drag the Range Bar selectors to narrow the time span of video you want to review. For example,drag the selectors to create a 3 minute range. You can then drag that range left to right to the appropriate place in therecorded span.4TipClick and drag the Seek Bar selector in the lower (green) bar to choose the playback time. The green Seek Barrepresents the span of video chosen by the Range Bars.TipDouble-click a range bar selector to playback the video from the beginning of that range.Seek Bar —Represents the video range, and is used to select a playback time. Drag the selector to play video from theselected time (as indicated by the timestamp).For example, if the Range Bar selection is 3 minutes, then the seek bar represents 3 minutes of video.TipRight-click the Seek Bar and select Seek to. to select a specific date and time.NoteGaps in the recorded video are shown in gray. Recording gaps occur if video was unavailable for that time (dueto network connectivity issues, device malfunctions, or other events).Using the Cisco Review Player6OL-27380-03
Viewing Clips5Video playback controls. —Step Reverse button—(Archived video only) Pauses the playback and steps back one frame at a time. —Play Reverse button—(Archived video only) Plays the video archive in reverse at normal speed. —Pause button—Pause the video playback. —Play Forward button—Play the video forward at normal speed. —Step Forward button—(Archived video only) Pauses the playback and steps forward one frame at a time.Variable Speed PlaybackRight-click the Play Reverseor Play Forwardbutton to play the video slower or faster.For example, select 0.50X to play the video at half speed (forward or reverse). Select 4.00X to play at 4 times the normalrate (forward or reverse).67—Click the triangle to pin the control bar to the screen, or auto-hide it when the cursor is moved.—The synchronization icon appears if multiple video panes are included in a clip. This indicates that the video ineach pane displays the same time span.Using the Cisco Review PlayerOL-27380-037
Creating a Snapshot ImageCreating a Snapshot ImageRight click the video image and select one of the following options from the menu:Menu SelectionDescriptionTake SnapshotSave a snapshot of a single video pane (excluding control icons,timestamps and other information) in BMP, JPEG, PNG, or TIFFformat.Take Composite SnapshotSave a snapshot of a multiple video panes (including control icons,timestamps and other information) in BMP, JPEG, PNG, or TIFFformat.Using the Pop-Up MenuSelect a video pane and right-click on the image to open a menu with the following options.Table 1-2Camera Actions Available by Right-Clicking the Video ImageCamera Menu ItemDescriptionPan, Tilt, and Zoom(Disabled) PTZ controls are not available when viewing recordedvideo.Digital zoomDigitally enlarges the image to zoom in on a specific area.Double click the enlarged image to use a window-in window view.Adjust the viewing area in the small window to define the portion ofenlarged video to display.Full screen modeEnlarges the video image to fill your display screen.TipTo exit, press Esc, or right-click and choose Full Screen Modeagain.Take snapshotSee the “Creating a Snapshot Image” section on page 8.Take composite snapshotSee the “Creating a Snapshot Image” section on page 8.Record now(Disabled) Recording is available for live video streams only.Audio settings(Clips with audio only). Opens a window used to adjust video playbackvolume and balance.Smooth video settings(Live video only) Creates a smooth video playback if the playback ischoppy or delayed due to network or other performance issues.See the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide formore information.Global settingsProvides the settings that apply to all video panes, allowing you tozoom the video to fit the pane.Using the Cisco Review Player8OL-27380-03
Getting HelpGetting HelpUse the Help menu to view the information included in this guide.Related DocumentationRefer to the following documentation for additional information about Cisco Video Surveillance,including server installation, system configuration, video monitoring, and other features.TopicRelated DocumentDescriptionAll DocumentsCisco Video Surveillancedocumentation web siteLinks to all of the documents described in this table.Release NotesRelease Notes for Cisco VideoSurveillance Manager, Release7.0Describes the new and changed features, open and resolvedcaveats, and other information.Server installationCisco Physical SecurityMultiservices Platform SeriesUser GuideInstructions to physically install and set up the Cisco VSMserver appliance. Each server can run the Media Serverapplication, the Operations Manager application, or both.Management ConsoleCisco Video SurveillanceManagement ConsoleAdministration GuideUse the browser-based Cisco VSM Management Consoleto set up and maintain a Cisco VSM server. Tasks includeserver software and driver pack upgrades, Media Serverbackups.Browser-basedconfiguration andmonitoringCisco Video SurveillanceUse the browser-based Operations Manager to configureOperations Manager User Guide and manage a Cisco VSM deployment.Workstation videomonitoringCisco Video Surveillance Safety Use the Cisco Video Surveillance Safety and SecurityDesktop (Cisco SASD) application to view cameras, videoand Security Desktop UserGuideand alerts on a graphical map. You can also display a videogrid on a separate monitor, view Video Walls on multipleworkstations, or create unattended workstations.Video clip playerCisco Video SurveillanceReview Player User GuideUse the Cisco VSM Review Player desktop application forbasic playback of multi-pane video clips.Workstation requirementsCisco Video SurveillanceMonitoring WorkstationPerformance BaselineSpecificationBaseline performance specifications for a videosurveillance monitoring workstation.Workstation Profiler ToolUsing the Cisco VideoSurveillance MonitoringWorkstation Pofiler ToolDescribes how to use the Cisco Video SurveillanceWorkstation Profiler Tool to analyze the ability of a PCclient to render video.The Operation Manager can also be used to monitor live andrecorded video.Using the Cisco Review PlayerOL-27380-039
Related DocumentationTopicRelated DocumentDescriptionDeploy a Cisco VSM virtual Cisco Video Surveillance Virtual Deploy a virtualized Cisco VSM on a supported CiscomachineMachine Deployment Guide for Unified Computing System platform.UCS Platforms, Release 7.0VMware HA for Cisco VSM 7.0 Describes the key requirements and instructions forOperations Manager on UCS B- deploying a highly available Cisco Video Surveillanceand C-Series PlatformsManager (VSM) 7.0 Operations Manager in a virtualizedenvironment on a UCS B- and C-Series server usingVMware HA.Restore or repair the serversoftwareAPI ReferenceMigrating a 6.3.2 system torelease 7.0Cisco Video SurveillanceManager 7.0 Recovery FlashDriveInstructions to repair or restore the Cisco VSM serversoftware. Repair: reinstalls the Operating System files andpartitions without erasing video files stored on theserver. You must backup the Cisco VSM databasebefore using the recovery image, and then restore thedatabase after the recovery process is complete. Thisaction also preserves the RAID configuration. Factory Restore: Restores the server to its factorydefault settings, reinstalls the operating system, andclears and reconfigures the RAID. This action deletesall data, configurations, software and video files fromthe appliance, and then reinstalls the operating systemand Cisco VSM software. Perform this procedure onlyif necessary. Cisco Video SurveillanceAPI Programming GuideDescribes the application programming interface (API)used to display video using third party applications. Cisco Video SurveillanceAPI Reference GuideNoteCisco Video SurveillanceMigration Guide, Release 6.3.2to 7.0These documents are available on the CiscoDeveloper Network (CDN). See you Cisco supportrepresentative for more information.Describes how to migrate a release 6.3.2 Cisco VideoSurveillance Manager (Cisco VSM) deployment to release7.0.Migrating a Cisco Video Surveillance deployment fromrelease 6.3.2 to release 7.0 is a one-time process that isperformed using a special set of Cisco utilities. You canmigrate the entire deployment, including all Media Serversat a single time, or migrate the Media Servers over anextended period of time.NoteThis document is available on the Cisco DeveloperNetwork (CDN). See you Cisco supportrepresentative for more information.Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list ofCisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Theuse of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (1110R)Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and phone numbers used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses and phone numbers. Anyexamples, command display output, network topology diagrams, and other figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only.Any use of actual IP addresses or phone numbers in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental. 2012-2013 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Using the Cisco Review Player10OL-27380-03
5 Using the Cisco Review Player OL-27380-03 Viewing Clips Viewing Clips Figure 1-1 describes the viewing features and controls. Tip See the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide for instructions to create and save single pane or multipane video clips.
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